GE Numbers 2 Care and Cleaning, Cleaning-Outside, Cleaning-Inside, Behind Refrigerator, Condenser

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning-Outside

Refreshment center compartment door-outside. It’s important that

you use only Windex brand window

cleaner or a damp cloth to clean the glass and trim. Other glass cleaners may damage the trim. Avoid using wax on the refreshment center door.

Electronic monitor and diagnostic system panels. Clean

With proper care, it will stay new- looking and rust-free for years. Apply kitchen~appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR92X216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts.

Cleaning—Inside

solution—one part chlorine bleach to three parts water. (Stubborn stains may require two or more hours of soaking.) Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on soil. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

Drain opening in freezer compartment. During yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of

the panels on the outside and inside of the freezer compartment door with a soft, clean cloth lightly dampened with water. Do not use cleaning sprays or large amounts of water—the liquid can run down and damage the control mechanisms.

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand) and water. or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate. Avoid using wdx on the spill shelf and trim.

The door handles and trim can

be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with

a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean. soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads. powdered cleaners. bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Protectthe paint finish. The outside of the refrigerator has ti high quality, baked-on paint finish.

Refreshment center compartment door—inside. Wipe up spills right away. Use one tablespoon of baking soda in one quart of water to clean the inside door surface, refreshment center bin and inside access door. Rinse, wipe dry.

Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned at least once a year. Unpiug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches. lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator— including door gaskets. meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

To help prevent odors, leave

an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator. on the top shelf. Change the box every three months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Quick Serve bowls and covers

can be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water. You can remove stains by soaking (hem in a bleach-and-water

baking soda—one teaspoon and two cups of hot (not boiling) water— through the drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line.

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Continue flushing until line is clear, then empty and replace the defrost water pan immediately.

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged. particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. PuH the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. ,Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator,

Condenser

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